Croazia

Josip Šimunić FIFA are investigating Josip Simunic's controversial celebrations after Croatia secured their place in the FIFA World Cup finals.

Niko Kovač Croatia coach Niko Kovac hailed his players after they qualified for the FIFA World Cup with a 2-0 win over Iceland on Tuesday.

Croazia Iceland head to Croatia for the second leg of their FIFA World Cup play-off as they look to qualify for their first major tournament.

World Cup 2014 FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke is due to visit the Manaus' FIFA World Cup stadium, where two workers have died in recent months.

Josip Šimunić Croatia coach Niko Kovac has expressed his "shock" and "disappointment" at the 10-game ban imposed on defender Josip Simunic by FIFA.

Josip Šimunić Croatia defender Josip Simunic will miss the FIFA World Cup finals after being given a 10-match ban by FIFA for "discriminatory behaviour."

Niko Kovač Croatia head coach Niko Kovac has given five uncapped players the chance to make their mark ahead of the FIFA World Cup.

Josip Šimunić Josip Simunic's 10-match ban for "discriminatory behaviour" has been upheld, meaning the Croatia international will miss the FIFA World Cup.

World Cup 2014 A construction worker has died after being hit by a crane at the site of Manaus' Arena Amazonia on Friday.